Abhorrible

/əbˈhɔːrɪbəl/ adjective

Definition

Worthy of being abhorred; extremely hateful, repugnant, or disgusting and deserving strong moral rejection.

Etymology

From abhor plus -ible suffix (meaning 'capable of being'), creating an adjective meaning 'capable of being abhorred' or 'worthy of abhorrence.' A rare variant of abominable.

Kelly Says

This word is so rare that most English speakers wouldn't recognize it, even though it's grammatically regular—it shows how languages create potential words that never quite catch on, leaving room for countless 'ghost words' that could exist but don't.

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